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Dan Whitlam’s debut EP mines spoken word gold from emotional hardship

The Londoner wants to amplify the continued importance of spoken word – an art form that should be championed

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How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

Dua Lipa – ‘Radical Optimism’ review: summery but slight psych-pop

‘Let It Be’ review: The Beatles dust off their spellbinding 1970 break-up doc

Borislav Slavov on scoring ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and what’s next: “We’re just warming up”

Legendary record producer Steve Albini has died, aged 61

Travis’ Fran Healy shares Noel Gallagher’s reaction to “absolutely lifting” chords from Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ for ‘Writing To Reach You’

Foo Fighters release extra tickets for all dates on summer 2024 UK tour

Real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ has done a TV interview with Piers Morgan

Waterbomb Singapore 2024: BIBI, GOT7’s BamBam, Kwon Eun-bi and more

Github connecting devs with legal resources as Nintendo takes down 8,535 projects

ALBUM REVIEWS

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

Kamasi Washington – ‘Fearless Movement’ review: still a titan of the jazz scene

Mdou Moctar – ‘Funeral For Justice’ review: rock revolutionaries remain wildly exciting

The Lemon Twigs – ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ review: the D’Addarios reach for the stars

FEATURES

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

Jack Antonoff: “I’ve always felt really misunderstood – it’s like a driving, pounding feeling in me”

Coachella 2024: surprises, technical difficulties and a distinct lack of vibes

Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”

Fontaines D.C.’s daring comeback single ‘Starburster’ is their most experimental work yet

GIG REVIEWS

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

Doja Cat live at Coachella: an off-the-wall spectacular

The Hives live in London: precision-engineered for a good time

Tyler, The Creator live at Coachella: a brilliant reminder of a cult hero’s power

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Dan Whitlam’s debut EP mines spoken word gold from emotional hardship

Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival announces return post-1975 turmoil: “We’re not going to let this one bad incident ruin everything”

Richard Hawley: “Rock’n’roll is very much a middle class thing now. It does piss me off”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music

THE COVER

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

MORE NEWS

Facebook accused of “doing nothing” over Taylor Swift hacking ticket scam

Real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ has done a TV interview with Piers Morgan

Joe Biden campaign disses Donald Trump with Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Euphoria’ lyrics

TikTok prankster criticised for awkward Owen Teague interview

Slash reveals his current favourite metal bands

Hinds share summer-ready new single ‘Boom Boom Back’ feat. Beck and announce new album ‘VIVA HINDS’

Lily Allen “held much resentment” towards Elton John for years over lack of reply to letter – until she realised she never sent it

Jenna Ortega romcom with ‘Wednesday’ co-star Percy Hynes White to premiere in June

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

Netflix edits out Kim Kardashian getting booed at Tom Brady roast special

FKA Twigs to play mother of Jesus in new horror film

Music fans share backlash as Apple destroys vintage instruments in “tone-deaf”, “ugly and dystopian” new ad for iPad Pro

Real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ has done a TV interview with Piers Morgan

TikTok prankster criticised for awkward Owen Teague interview

Jenna Ortega romcom with ‘Wednesday’ co-star Percy Hynes White to premiere in June

Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun legal battle to be made into documentary series

‘Baby Reindeer’ creator says he “never saw” stalker Martha as “a villain”

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workers

‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ review: moving romance amid the horrors of the Holocaust

‘Challengers’ review: Zendaya’s titillating tennis drama is one of the year’s best movies

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

GAMING NEWS

‘Redfall’ DLC was being worked on hours before studio shutdown

Sega is bringing ‘Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance’ to Download Festival 2024

‘Hades 2’ surprise Early Access release has been a hit

Microsoft closes down ‘Redfall’ and ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ studios in shock move

Shrek in ‘Manor Lords’ makes dev see the potential for mods

‘Helldivers 2’ Steam reviews recover after Sony U-turn

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement coming “this fiscal year”

‘Helldivers 2’ PC players outraged about new PSN account rule change

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark